Current events and happenings
Monday, January 14, 2019, 5:30-7 p.m. at Cape Cod Family Resource Center, 29 Bassett Lane, Hyannis. Join Amy Wyman, founder of Good Grief Cape Cod, as she discusses the developmental stages of grief that children experience and ways in which adults can help children learn positive coping skills in today’s stressful world. Learn activities and […]
A Soup & Bread Lunch to benefit the Falmouth Service Center on Sunday, January 27th, from 12pm-1:30pm at Falmouth Jewish Congregation (7 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth. Warm up, enjoy hot soups and bread, suggested donations $5-10. Also, enjoy a raffle of beautiful bowls donated by local artisans. Sponsored by Falmouth Jewish Congregation and Waquoit Congregational […]
Childhood Anxiety Series. Join Author and Parenting Expert Jeanine Fitzgerald, School Psychologist Dr. Gary Simpson, Director of Early Childhood Programs Laney Cooke-Johnson and fellow Cape Cod families for a 5-part series to discuss anxiety and explore strategies to manage your child’s anxiety. January 23rd, February 27th, March 27th, April 10th and May 1st, 6-7:30 pm […]
FREE 8-week parenting course for parents with one or more children birth – 6 years. Tuesdays 5:30pm – 7:30pm, starting January 22 (no class February 19th) includes FREE dinner, childcare & limited transportation. Held at John Wesley Methodist Church (270 Gifford Street in Falmouth). Topics include: Building a bond w/your child What your baby’s cry […]
NAMI Homefront is a 6 session, peer-delivered course designed for families or support persons of Veterans and service members with mental health conditions. You will learn how to: Manage crises, solve problems, communicate effectively Care for yourself; manage stress Develop confidence to support your loved one with compassion Identify and access federal, state and local […]
Sponsored by Gosnold, The Guiding Good Choices curriculum consists of four interactive workshops designed to teach parents/guardians how to: Establish clear family guidelines. Give children the tools and opportunities they need to help their children make good decisions. Improve children’s involvement in the family. Enhance overall family connectedness. Give children the tools and opportunities they […]
Interfaith Candlelight Service – National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day – Friday, December 21st at 6 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church – 91 Main Street, Falmouth. Reception following in the Parish House. The community is invited to sleep out in a tent that night to “experience homelessness”. Check for additional details at http://www.bteofalmouth.com. Please consider […]
Brand new – 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home at 72 Deer Pond Road in East Falmouth for $195,000. Winner selected by lottery. Income and asset guidelines apply. Download a lottery application and apply by January 18, 2019. Informational Meeting will be held 6pm, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at: Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street. Falmouth, […]
Thursday, November 22, 2018 from 12pm to 4pm there will be a FREE Annual Falmouth Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner at John Wesley Methodist Church. The Church is located at 270 Gifford Street, Falmouth. Everyone is Welcome! If able, please bring a donation of a canned good for the Falmouth Service Center. Monetary donations earmarked for […]
Aids Support Group Cape Cod is offering cost-free overdose prevention and Narcan training to the Falmouth community. Everyone who successfully completes the program will receive a Narcan kit. Participants will learn: How to recognize the signs of an overdose What to do during an overdose Distinguish between different types of overdoses The importance of calling […]
Plan for the summer now! Summer Camp & Preschool Fair on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 12:30pm – 2:30pm at Gus Canty Community Center, 790 Main Street, Falmouth is your one-stop for local childcare resources and summer camp information and signups. Man camps offer financial assistance and many childcare options accept vouchers. Speak to representative […]
NAMI Homefront is a free six-session course designed specifically for military families. Contact NAMI Cape & Islands if you are a loved one or a caregiver of a veteran, active service member, or other military family member who would benefit from the following information: A better understanding of PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Manage crises, solve […]
Independenc House is pleased to offer these new groups beginning January 2019: LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Support Group – Fridays, 10am (Beginning January 25, 2019) in the Hyannis Office, 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis. To register for this FREE support group, please contact Merrill at: 508-771-6507 x237 or [email protected] This group is free and confidential. Weekly discussion […]
Have your possessions become a prison? For 2%-6% of the population, life is overcomplicated due to extreme difficulty getting rid of unneeded items. The accumulating clutter interferes with daily activities, compromises quality of life, and adversely affects relationships with others. South Shore Clutter Reduction Collaborative is sponsoring a unique clinical treatment option for persons experiencing […]
Local weekly programs and groups. To see a full listing visit www.capecoalition.com Mondays, 5-6 pm: “Anger Management Classes” at Gosnold Cape Cod, 200 Ter Heun Drive, Falmouth. Fulfills court’s requirements for anger management classes. FEE: $40 per class, pay as you go. Information or registration: 508-540-6550. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm: “Parents Supporting Parents” at Mashpee Welcome […]
Any and all LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12-17 are welcomed to come build community at Family Continuity, 29 Bassett Lane in Hyannis for an 8-week group every Monday from 5pm-6:30pm starting Feburary 25th. Build peer relationships, interactive games, group discussion and a safe space to share voices. Funded through DMH. If interested please contact Amanda McBride: […]
Learn more about vaping at the next Substance Use Drop-In Night. Residents of Falmouth are encouraged to visit the monthly Substance Use Drop-In Night, hosted by the Mashpee Substance Use Task Force, which is a unique chance to connect one-on-one with over seventeen different local treatment and recovery professionals in a relaxed and informal setting. […]
Register now for Cape Cod Community College’s Information Session to learn how you can participate in this FREE (grant-funded) training program and start your career in the construction industry! A 60-hour internship with a local employer is included in the program. Choose between two education tracks: Track One: Construction Worker Basics Track Two: Office Administration […]
Childhood Anxiety Series. Join Author and Parenting Expert Jeanine Fitzgerald, School Psychologist Dr. Gary Simpson, Director of Early Childhood Programs Laney Cooke-Johnson and fellow Cape Cod families for a 5-part series to discuss anxiety and explore strategies to manage your child’s anxiety. January 23rd, February 27th, March 27th, April 10th and May 1st, 6-7:30 pm […]
Open Enrolment for 2019 runs from November 1, 2018 to January 23, 2019. Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands Navigator will be available at Falmouth Human Services Office (65A Town Hall Square) on Wednesdays from 9-4 on January 16 & 30 by appointment only. Thinking about your health insurance for 2019? Are you […]
The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment strongly urges the citizens of Barnstable County to be aware of the dangers of e-cigarette use by children and young people. A surge in vaping is giving rise to nicotine addiction in youth. The US Surgeon General has issued and advisory describing the use of e-cigarettes by […]
About Cape Cod Young Professionals (CCYP) in Falmouth For the 2018-19 year, CCYP is a proud recipient of grant funding through the Town of Falmouth’s Human Services Fund. The “CCYP in Falmouth” project seeks to stem the out-migration of young workers from Falmouth by providing increased opportunities for connection, community engagement, and career advancement. Through […]
WellStrong’s mission is to create safe, supportive communities of people in recovery from substance use disorder through fitness and meditation. They strive to offer a source of strength, inspiration and hope for a fulfilling life in recovery by offering active and mindful activities among a group of peers, that are available to anyone committed to […]
The Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod provides an array of free supportive services to families and individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related diseases. Services include: Support Groups Ongoing Phone Support Individual and Family Meetings and Supportive Counseling Personalized Care Planning and Consultation Insurance Consultation Community Education and Information Memory Screenings Entry to […]
Barnstable County Human Rights Commission put together some information for parents and kids on what is bullying? How to recognize bullying? What you can do? And who can help? Bullying: It’s against the law! Warning signs of bullying As a parent, you know your child best. Be wary if your child: comes home with torn, […]
